Lawrence man killed in I 35 deer wreck near Osage County line
A Lawrence man, Travis M. Sanders, 23, died after his 1995 Toyota struck a deer on I 35 near milepost 163 and he exited the vehicle. A second northbound vehicle, a 2006 Jeep driven by Clayton Richardson, 21, struck Sanders in the median after swerving to avoid the wreck. Richardson and passenger Kayla Cowell, 22, were uninjured. Sheriff Laurie Dunn noted the dangers of deer vehicle collisions at night.
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Leawood
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Toyota
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Laurie Dunn
Walmart bust, four charged in drugs theft arrest
Ottawa police report a Walmart drug and theft bust with four suspects arrested. Separately, a local man released from hospital after fatal Sunday I 70 wreck. Officials note deer vehicle collisions rise seasonally and urge drivers to move disabled vehicles, call 911, and staySafe away from traffic while exiting.
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Walmart
Ottawa
Collision at U S 59 Ellis Road injures two drivers
Sgt Jason Bryan of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office describes a Monday afternoon wreck at the U S 59 Ellis Road junction. A southbound pickup turned onto Ellis when a tan SUV swerved to avoid it and struck the rear. The Franklin County driver and the Ozawkie Kansas SUV driver were not identified. Both passengers were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.
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Down syndrome diagnosis sparks mixed reactions among parents
Tanya Lee and Tara Steward discuss the pity responses and stares they face when sharing that their children have Down Syndrome. Lee, mother to Connor now 4, says she loves her son and the life they share, despite awkward condolences. October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
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Ottawa
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Stewards
Abby Eckel
Tanya Lee
Lee
Richmond
Connor
Tara Steward
Conner Lee
Tanya
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